# Syntex America

> International trade and logistics company specializing in thermoplastic resins, bioplastics, and masterbatches for global markets. Headquartered in Miami, FL.

Syntex America is a B2B international trading company serving manufacturers throughout North, Central, and South America. We supply thermoplastic resins (PE, PP, PVC, PET, PS, EVA, ABS, PA, PC, POM, PBT, PPS, PEEK), bioplastics (PLA, PHA, biopolyesters, starch-based), masterbatches (CaCO3 fillers, additives), titanium dioxide, plasticizers, compounds, flat steel, and synthetic rubber. We provide integrated logistics solutions including freight forwarding, customs clearance, financing, and transportation.

## Products - Thermoplastic Resins (Commodity)

- [Polyethylene (PE)](https://syntexamerica.com/products/thermoplastic-resins/pe-polyethylene): 10 commercial PE grades across 3 families — 4 HDPE (5502BM, E924, H5604F, HF49007), 5 LLDPE (2645G, FP120-A, HJ016364, L1221FA, LF9120CC), 1 LDPE (G03-5); sourced from Petkim, Formosa, SCG Chemicals (SCGC™, Vietnam + Thailand), Chevron Phillips, Dow, NOVA Chemicals, INEOS, Westlake; densities 0.918–0.954 g/cm³; ASTM D4976 + ASTM D1238 MFI + ASTM D1505 density; FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 documented; Resin Codes 2 (HDPE) + 4 (LDPE/LLDPE); NCM 3901.20.29 (HDPE), 3901.10.30 (LDPE/LLDPE film), 3901.10.20 (LLDPE blow); applications in film extrusion and blow molding.
- [Polypropylene (PP)](https://syntexamerica.com/products/thermoplastic-resins/pp-polypropylene): Injection-grade PP in 5 commercial grades across 2 categories — four SCGC™ PP Impact Copolymer (PPCOPO / heterophasic) grades: P640J (MFR 10), P740J (MFR 27), P840J (MFR 43), P945J (MFR 65); plus PP Homopolymer Y40 (MFR 40) from Oriental Energy (Donghua Energy, Ningbo). Density 0.910 g/cm³ across the SCGC P-series, melting 163 °C, FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 + EU 10/2011 documented for P640J/P740J/P840J, ASTM D4101 / ISO 1873, Resin Code 5. Buyer pivot is the flow-vs-toughness trade-off across SCGC: rising MFR → falling notched Izod, rising flex modulus.
- [PVC](https://syntexamerica.com/products/thermoplastic-resins/pvc-polyvinyl-chloride): Construction profiles, pipes, packaging, footwear applications
- [PET](https://syntexamerica.com/products/thermoplastic-resins/pet-polyethylene-terephthalate): Bottle-grade and fiber-grade polyester, FDA approved for food contact
- [Polystyrene (PS)](https://syntexamerica.com/products/thermoplastic-resins/ps-polystyrene): Crystal, high-impact, heat-resistant, and expanded (EPS) grades
- [EVA](https://syntexamerica.com/products/thermoplastic-resins/eva-ethylene-vinyl-acetate): Hot melt adhesives, wire insulation, solar cell encapsulants, foaming

## Products - Thermoplastic Resins (Engineering)

- [ABS](https://syntexamerica.com/products/thermoplastic-resins/abs-acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene): Tough, rigid amorphous thermoplastic for automotive, electronics, appliances, 3D printing
- [PA - Polyamide (Nylon)](https://syntexamerica.com/products/thermoplastic-resins/pa-polyamide): PA6, PA66, PA12 for automotive under-hood, gears, connectors, cable ties
- [PC - Polycarbonate](https://syntexamerica.com/products/thermoplastic-resins/pc-polycarbonate): 250x more impact-resistant than glass, 88-90% transparency, for safety glazing, lighting, medical
- [POM - Polyacetal](https://syntexamerica.com/products/thermoplastic-resins/pom-polyacetal): Precision mechanical components, gears, bearings, metal replacement
- [PBT](https://syntexamerica.com/products/thermoplastic-resins/pbt-polybutylene-terephthalate): Electrical connectors, automotive components, LED housings, low moisture absorption
- [PPS](https://syntexamerica.com/products/thermoplastic-resins/pps-polyphenylene-sulfide): Inherent flame retardancy, 240C continuous use, for automotive, aerospace, oil and gas
- [PEEK](https://syntexamerica.com/products/thermoplastic-resins/peek-polyether-ether-ketone): Ultra-high-performance, 260C continuous use, biocompatible for medical implants, aerospace

## Products - Bioplastics

- [PLA - Polylactic Acid](https://syntexamerica.com/products/bioplastics/pla-polylactic-acid): Biodegradable thermoplastic from corn, cassava, or sugar sources
- [PHA - Polyhydroxyalkanoates](https://syntexamerica.com/products/bioplastics/pha-polyhydroxyalkanoates): Biocompatible, biodegradable polyesters for packaging and medical applications
- [Biopolyesters](https://syntexamerica.com/products/bioplastics/biopolyesters): Biodegradable plastics from renewable sources for sustainable packaging
- [Starch Based Resin](https://syntexamerica.com/products/bioplastics/starch-based-resin): Thermoplastic material with inherent biodegradability

## Products - Masterbatches

- [CaCO3 Calcium Carbonate](https://syntexamerica.com/products/masterbatches/caco3-calcium-carbonate): Filler masterbatch for cost reduction and enhanced properties in PP and PE
- [Additive Masterbatches](https://syntexamerica.com/products/masterbatches/additives): Processing aids, antislip, antiblock, antistatic, UV stabilizers, flame retardants

## Products - Specialty

- [Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)](https://syntexamerica.com/products/titanium-dioxide/titanium-dioxide): Premium white pigment in Anatase and Rutile grades for coatings, plastics, paper
- [Compound (PE-Xb)](https://syntexamerica.com/products/compound/compound): Crosslinked polyethylene compound for electrical cable insulation (low/medium/high voltage)
- [Plasticizers](https://syntexamerica.com/products/plasticizer/plasticizer): ATBC (food-grade), DOA (freeze-resistant), DOP (general purpose) for PVC processing
- [Flat Steel](https://syntexamerica.com/products/flat-steel/flat-steel): Hot rolled, cold rolled, galvanized, and pre-painted steel coils for construction and automotive
- [Synthetic Rubber](https://syntexamerica.com/products/synthetic-rubber/synthetic-rubber): Polybutadiene (SKD-N), isoprene (SKI3), butyl (BK1675), brominated butyl (BBK232) for tires and industrial

## Services

- [Trading](https://syntexamerica.com/services/trading): International commodity trading, supplier qualification, and sourcing
- [Resin Supply Credit Program](https://syntexamerica.com/services/financing-lines): Structured resin supply credit (USD 50K-500K+), payment after operational cycle, 24-hour proposal, credit analysis application
- [Freight Forwarding](https://syntexamerica.com/services/freight-forwarder): Air and sea freight with global network and LCL/FCL consolidations
- [Customs Clearance](https://syntexamerica.com/services/customs-clearance): Import/export documentation, tariff classification, and compliance
- [Transportation](https://syntexamerica.com/services/transportation): Domestic trucking with real-time tracking and route management
- [Integrated Logistics](https://syntexamerica.com/services/integrated-logistics-centers): End-to-end supply chain solutions with storage and fleet monitoring

## Blog - Market Analysis & Industry Insights

- [China Resin Inventories Run Low: When to Buy PE, PP and PET (October 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/china-resin-inventory-when-to-buy-pe-pp-pet-2026): Goldman Sachs, as reported by Bloomberg, says about 95% of the end-use chemical inventories China built in 2025 are depleted, while JPMorgan's Parsley Ong puts stocks "near the bottom"; the guide charts PE, PP and MEG stocks approximately (BNEF/OilChem data via Bloomberg), notes that the drawdown has stalled (MEG off its late-September low, PP stock flat by October 21, PE social stock up about 9% since September 25), ranks PET, PS, ABS, rubber, PE and PP by exposure (PS and ABS show no confirmed shortage), benchmarks prices (ICE Brent $116.72 on October 23, Dow's 7 c/lb October and 5 c/lb November US PE nominations, China futures), weighs ICIS and CCFGroup capacity timing against McKinsey's "oversupplied today" view, shows why the squeeze reaches Latin America mainly through PET rather than PE or PP, and gives a buyer-type posture table, China-specific RFQ clauses, a weekly stock watchlist and the Syntex services and Resin Supply Credit Program for buying volume now while keeping 2027 price open.
- [Virgin vs Recycled Resin Price Gap 2026: PE, PP and PET Buyer Guide (October 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/virgin-vs-recycled-resin-price-gap-2026): Platts assessed food-grade rPET pellets and bottle-grade virgin PET at the same $1,240/mt FOB Southeast Asia on October 7, 2026 (virgin up $75 and recycled up $10 since September 2, the first zero spread since May), but that parity covers one grade on one basis; the guide sets out a like-for-like spread table (Platts, Argus, ICIS, OPIS, BIR) and how the gap swung from European rPET at EUR 600-700/t or more over virgin PET in October 2025 to rPET flakes EUR 300/t below on April 13, 2026, why oil moves virgin but barely moves recycled (ICE Brent December futures at $113.17 on October 22), and grade-by-grade reads for PET, HDPE, PP (US recycled-to-virgin ratio near 1.8x, ICIS) and LDPE/LLDPE film (translucent rLDPE from minus EUR 1,188/mt on April 15 to plus EUR 8/mt on July 15); a recycled-content rules table (Brazil Decree 12,688/2025 at 22% in 2026 and 24% in 2027 with food packaging exempt, the EU PPWR and 25% PET-bottle target, UK, Spanish and French tax and bonus rates, five US states), a per-tonne break-even worksheet, a virgin-versus-recycled decision matrix, blend RFQ clauses, a monitoring sheet, and the Syntex services that supply the virgin leg of a blend (trading, freight forwarding, customs clearance, logistics, Resin Supply Credit Program).
- [Brazil's 20% Resin Import Tariff to 2027: PE, PP and PET Buyer Guide (October 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/brazil-resin-import-tariff-2027-pe-pp-pet): Gecex Resolutions 963 and 969 keep Brazil's 20% import duty on PE, PP and PET from October 17, 2026 to October 16, 2027, moving the four core NCM lines (3901.10.30, 3901.20.29, 3902.10.20, 3907.61.00) onto LETEC while PVC falls to the 12.6% CET; a São Paulo per-tonne landed-cost example (20% costs US$74 more per US$1,000 of customs value than 12.6% and US$200 more than a 0% preferential origin, with US$664.10 cash out at clearance), the January 1, 2027 switch from PIS/COFINS-Importação to CBS/IBS with resin IPI at zero, an origin table showing Mercosur, Colombia, Chile and Egypt entering at 0% with valid proof of origin, US$199.04/t US and US$238.49/t Canadian PE anti-dumping on top, Zona Franca de Manaus and drawback, eight RFQ and contract changes and a monitoring sheet to October 2027.
- [Panama Canal Restrictions 2027: A Resin Buyer's Dry-Season Checklist (October 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/panama-canal-restrictions-2027-resin-buyer-checklist): ACP eased the Canal on September 28 (49.0-ft Neopanamax draft, 33 daily reservation slots from October 15) but still reports a water deficit while NOAA rates a strong El Niño likely through January–March 2027; how resin buyers get Canal dates, weight sign-offs and surcharge terms in writing for orders shipping into the January–April 2027 dry season, with an eight-field RFQ addendum (including a dry-season reservation plan), LoTSA questions for carriers, Panama surcharges on Asia–US and on US resin bound for South America's Pacific coast, a safety-stock illustration, an alternate-route decision date and a weekly monitoring sheet.
- [PE Market Outlook 2027: Where Buyers Should Source as Capacity Peaks (September 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/pe-market-outlook-2027-buyer-sourcing-map): Brent settled at $101.21 on September 9 while US PE contracts stayed 25 cents a pound below their spring peak and Hormuz transits fell to seven vessels a day; an origin-by-origin sourcing map (US Gulf Coast, Middle East, China, South Korea, Europe, Brazil) against the 2027 capacity peak, Brazil's $199.04/mt US and $238.49/mt Canadian anti-dumping duties, an eight-clause 2027 contract template, and the Syntex services that cover multi-origin sourcing, freight, customs and the Resin Supply Credit Program.
- [South Korea PE/PP Restructuring: Buyer Checklist for 2026 (September 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/south-korea-pe-pp-restructuring-buyer-checklist-2026): South Korea approved 2.485 Mt/y of ethylene cuts, but the risk for PE, PP and EVA buyers sits in the exact grade and producing line; a twelve-field RFQ schedule, change-control steps, and a monthly monitoring dashboard for the transition.
- [Diesel Risk Dashboard for Resin Buyers: Weekly Cost Signals (August 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/resin-diesel-risk-dashboard-2026): A procurement dashboard for separating oil and naphtha signals from diesel, carrier fuel notices and working-capital exposure; shows which dated documents and contract triggers to verify before accepting a revised resin quote.
- [How to Choose Plastic Resin: A Buyer's Material Selection Guide (August 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/how-to-choose-plastic-resin-material-selection-guide-2026): A nine-gate method for defining a part's application envelope, shortlisting PE, PP, PVC, PET, ABS, and engineering plastics, validating the exact grade and supplier evidence, and converting the result into a copy-ready resin RFQ
- [How to Evaluate a PE Supplier in 2026: The Reliability Scorecard (August 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/pe-supplier-reliability-scorecard-2026): Brent fell over 10% to near $79 on reopening headlines, then round-tripped back near $85 by August 10 when Iran's steep conditions stalled the deal, while Hormuz transits stayed pinned at 10/day against an 88/day pre-crisis baseline and Drewry's index posted a third straight decline — a buyer's scorecard for weighting OTIF and quote-validity behavior, sizing safety stock against 62.6% global schedule reliability, qualifying backup HDPE/LLDPE grades before you need them, and diversifying origin exposure before the 2027 PE capacity wave lands
- [PE Procurement 2026: Why Delivery Timing Now Beats the Lowest Price (July 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/pe-procurement-delivery-timing-landed-cost-2026): Drewry's World Container Index fell 3% to $4,255/FEU on July 30 even as Hormuz transits collapsed to 10/day (vs. an 88/day baseline), Brent round-tripped $100.69→$82.82→$90.74 in six sessions, and global container schedule reliability sat at 62.6%; landed-cost math (FOB/CIF, freight, insurance, duties, demurrage, financing), six risks hiding behind a falling freight index, an origin-by-origin PE sourcing map for H2 2026 (US Gulf, China, Brazil, Middle East), and a five-line delivery sheet to paste into any resin RFQ
- [How to Choose PP Impact Copolymer MFI: SCGC P640J to P945J (May 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/pp-impact-copolymer-mfi-scgc-p-series-guide-2026): MFI selection guide for the four SCGC™ PP Impact Copolymer injection grades — P640J (MFI 10), P740J (27), P840J (43), P945J (65). Going from P640J to P945J drops 23°C notched Izod ~34% (98→65 J/m) while flexural modulus rises ~17% (1,300→1,520 MPa) and cycle time drops 12–25%. P640J and P740J are the only grades with published –20°C Izod (both 39 J/m) — a tie that matters for cold-service parts. Includes a wall-thickness × MFI selection matrix, cycle-time delta table, ASTM D1238 certificate-reading guide, an RFQ specification template that doesn't lock out approved cross-references, brief P945J vs Oriental Energy Y40 high-flow comparison, food-contact compliance status (FDA 21 CFR 177.1520, EU 10/2011) per grade, and a cross-reference methodology to validate Braskem, LyondellBasell, SABIC, and ExxonMobil equivalents instead of fabricating spec ties
- [Hormuz Could Reopen Tomorrow. Resin Still Wouldn't Arrive for 275 Days (April 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/hormuz-reopen-275-days-resin-crisis-2026): Dow CEO Fitterling's 275-day logjam quote triangulated by Pentagon (6-month mine clearance), EIA STEO (Brent doesn't normalize until late 2026), IEA Birol ('biggest energy security threat in history — two oil crises and one gas crisis combined'); Europe April ethylene +€450/t (steepest ever); ICIS Asia chem utilization 83%→63%→57% forecast May; SCG Long Son Vietnam full shutdown; Imerys global filler surcharge; Dow $0.60/lb cumulative PE hikes = '3x Winter Storm Uri'; Karen Carter Q1 earnings verbatim; Braskem GECEX 876 antidumping published April 14; smart converters raising CaCO3 loading from 10% to 25-30% as EU PPWR August 12 deadline approaches
- [Trump Declares Iran Blockade: Polymer Prices Hit All-Time Records (April 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/trump-iran-blockade-polymer-price-records-2026): US-Iran talks collapse after 21 hours, Trump declares full naval blockade; ICIS records steepest chemical price rise since 2000 (+32.7%); European LLDPE +44%, LDPE +38%; Braskem rations PE to 70-75% of demand, LDPE doubles to R$23/kg; force majeures cascade across Asia; 600+ vessels stranded; 6-week crisis progression tracker
- [Calcium Carbonate Masterbatch: The Complete Buyer's Guide (April 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/calcium-carbonate-caco3-masterbatch-guide-2026): $4.8B market, 12-22% cost savings at 20-40% loading, coated vs uncoated grades, loading levels by application, 2026 Hormuz crisis impact on filler demand
- [Israel Destroys 85% of Iran's Petrochemical Capacity: Physical Oil Hits $141 and Global Resin Markets Reset (April 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/israel-destroys-iran-petrochemical-capacity-physical-oil-141-2026): Israel strikes Mahshahr and Asaluyeh destroying 85% of Iran's petrochemical output; physical Brent hits $141 (highest since 2008); naphtha breaches $1,000/MT; every resin category under Q2 increase pressure; India HDPE +75%; US producers surge as ethane advantage widens
- [Hormuz Crisis Week 4: Oil Corrects Below $100 but Polymer Prices Keep Climbing (March 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/hormuz-crisis-week-4-oil-correction-polymer-divergence-2026): Brent corrects 23% from $126 peak yet Dow doubles April PE hike to $0.30/lb; Iran opens Hormuz to India, China, Russia; global polymer surges 35-70%; region-by-region price tracker
- [Hormuz Crisis Week 3: Half of Global PE Supply Disrupted, Prices Surge 50-80% as War Hits Energy Infrastructure (March 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/hormuz-crisis-week-3-pe-shortage-price-spiral-2026): 50% of global PE capacity offline, 35 c/lb cumulative US price increases, force majeures cascade from Gulf to Asia to Europe, North America emerges as swing supplier
- [Hormuz Crisis Week 2: Brent Hits $120, Trump Signals End to Iran War, but PE Supply Remains Paralyzed (March 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/hormuz-crisis-week-2-oil-volatility-pe-supply-2026): Brent crude swung $30/bbl in a single session, cascading Gulf force majeures, and PE/PP prices surging across India, Europe, and SE Asia
- [Middle East Crisis Reshapes Global PE Trade (March 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/middle-east-crisis-pe-trade-impact-2026): Strait of Hormuz closure threatens 1.125M tons of Iranian PE supply to China, creates re-export arbitrage into Vietnam and Brazil
- [Global PE Trade Realignment 2026 (February 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/global-pe-trade-realignment-2026): Brazil's $734/ton anti-dumping duty proposal, China's 29% PE export surge, and 1.9M tons of SE Asian capacity restarts
- [Europe's Demand for High-Quality Thermoplastics (February 2026)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/thermoplastic-resins-europe-demand): How Syntex America serves as a strategic supply partner for European manufacturers
- [Saudi Arabia's Oil War (2020)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/saudi-arabia-oil-war): Analysis of Saudi-led oil price war and impact on petrochemical feedstock costs
- [PP Nonwoven Fabric Market Overview (2020)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/pp-nonwoven-fabric-market): Market analysis of polypropylene nonwoven applications and growth drivers
- [Food Packaging: How Brazil Reshaped the Plastics Industry (2020)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/food-packaging-brazilian-profile): The role of plastic packaging in Brazil's food sector competitiveness
- [Polypropylene: Tech Advances Driving Resin Market Expansion (2020)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/polypropylene-technological-advances): PP nanocomposites, automotive applications, and sustainable production methods
- [Plastic Manufacturing in Manaus Free Trade Zone (2020)](https://syntexamerica.com/blog/syntex-plastic-products-manaus): Syntex Amazonia operations and tax incentives in Manaus

## Homepage — Institutional Proof

- **Supplier Brands:** SCG Chemicals, Formosa Plastic Group, Sinopec, China Shenhua Energy, Oriental Energy, Repsol
- **Structured Supply Cases:** Challenge/Solution/Result case studies — ~1,200 t/mo PE flexible packaging (Latin America), ~600 t/mo PP plastic injection (Brazil), ~3,000 t/mo PVC pipes & fittings (Latin America)
- **Proven Capacity:** 20,000+ tons traded in 2025, 30+ countries served, up to 120 days structured payment terms

## Company Information

- [About Us](https://syntexamerica.com/about): Company mission, values, and expertise in polymer materials
- [Contact](https://syntexamerica.com/contact): Miami headquarters contact information
- [Technical Specifications](https://syntexamerica.com/resources/specifications): Product data sheets for all resin grades

## Optional

- [Full documentation](https://syntexamerica.com/llms-full.txt): Detailed product specifications, grade lists, and technical properties
- **Languages Supported:** English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, German, French
- **Markets Served:** USA, Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Europe
- **Industries:** Packaging, Automotive, Construction, Medical, Agriculture, Consumer Goods, Aerospace, Electronics, Oil & Gas